Business programmes and information systems methodologies

Authors: Kelleher, Don

Journal: Information Systems Journal (1995)

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2575.1995.tb00095.x

<jats:p><jats:bold>Abstract. </jats:bold> An Information Systems Methodology is usually presented as a sequential set of tasks — planning, analysis, design and construction — resulting in a new business application. This classical ‘forward‐engineering’ approach must be adapted to changing business needs — business process redesign, quality management, process and systems templates, advanced technologies, application packages, the reuse of existing information systems resources, and rapid delivery cycles. Using the most general concept of a Business Programme, this paper describes a methodological approach incorporating these modern themes that is qualitatively and quantitatively different from the classical model. It provides a framework for the integration of otherwise independent methodologies, and shows how an entire programme can be formulated, planned and executed. An example is provided, and the approach is justified.</jats:p>

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